2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2001 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |